1. Sexually Transmitted Infections What are they? How can you avoid contracting one of these?

2. HPV—Human Papillomavirus What is it ? A virus that can cause genital warts. Tiny white, or flesh colored warts Appears in or around genitals, anus, or throat Can be treated but NOT cured

3. How is HPV transmitted?---highly contagious Spreads from mother to baby Transmitted--- genital to genital contact---have to burn them off Vaginal or anal intercourse and through oral sex A person will give the infection to another without having any symptoms at all Can cause cervical cancer

4. Herpes Simplex Virus What is it ? Virus that causes small, painful blisters. Type 1—oral— cold sores on the mouth Type 2---genital- --blisters in or around the genital region

5. How is Herpes transmitted? Genital to genital contact with blister Through vaginal and anal intercourse as well as oral sex Can be spread from mother to baby during birth Symptoms include: Itching or burning right before blister appears Can be treated, but NOT cured

6. Gonorrhea What is it ? An infection caused by bacteria Can be called the Clap, drip, or GC Can be cured with an antibiotic Both partners must be treated

7. How is Gonorrhea transmitted? Vaginal and anal intercourse as well as oral sex Can be transmitted from mother to baby Male symptoms include: yellow discharge from genitals and painful urination Female symptoms include: painful cramps and heavier periods Can cause PID or sterility

8. Chlamydia What is it and what are some ways to transmit it ? Infection caused by a bacteria Chlamydia can be treated and cured with antibiotics Both partners must be treated Transmitted=3 types of sex & from mother to baby

9. What are some symptoms? The most common STI in the U.S. Woman—painful urination, bleeding between periods, pain in the abdomen, discharge from the vagina Men---painful urination, watery drip from the penis, or pain in the testicles

10. Hepatitis B What is it ? Infection of the liver Caused by a virus Found in the 5 fluids that contain blood NO cure

11. How is Hepatitis B transmitted? 3 types of sex Sharing needles Can be passed from mother to baby Symptoms include: Vomiting and fever Pain in abdomen or other joints Dark urine---(orange/brown) Jaundice----(yellowing of skin or eyes)

12. Syphilis What is it ? Caused by a bacteria Can spread to organs and cause serious damage Can be cured with an antibiotic

13. How is Syphilis transmitted? 3 types of sex Mother to baby Can also transmit by open sores or rashes Symptoms include: Small, painless sores called Chancres Can be found on genitalia, anus, throat, breasts or fingers

14. What is the ONLY way to avoid STI’s? Abstain from the following behaviors: Vaginal intercourse Anal intercourse Oral sex Skin to skin contact of an infected partner